J--VALVE,BUTTERFLY, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract pertains to the procurement of 15 units of a butterfly valve, identified by NSN 7H-4820-012245349-PP, under Technical Data Package version 001, with delivery terms specifying FOB Origin to ESI Acquisition Corporation located in Malvern, Pennsylvania. This acquisition is intended to be negotiated with a sole source, reflecting the Government’s determination that sufficient, accurate, or legible data to support competitive bidding from other suppliers is not available. Although this notice is not a request for competitive quotes, interested parties may express their interest and capability to respond, with any quotes submitted prior to the award being considered at the Government’s discretion. The Government reserves the right to proceed without competition based on the responses received. The solicitation, identified by number N0010412PCA38, was posted by the Department of Defense’s Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech office in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania in October 2011. The contract action focuses on the repair or modification of the valves, with the intent to engage a single source for the provision of these specific supplies or services. The procurement does not specify a set-aside type nor a NAICS code, and it underscores that information received during this notice will primarily inform the Government’s decision on whether to pursue competitive procurement. The physical possession of adequate data by the Government supports the sole-source negotiation for this particular item.